Loving cup



A loving cup is a large cup with two arching handles. It can describe a shared drinking container traditionally used at weddings and banquets, often made of silver. Loving cups are also given as trophies to winners of games or competitions.

History
Loving cups found in several European cultures, including the Celtic quaich and the French coupe de mariage.

The Russian bratina ("fraternity cup" or "brotherhood cup") is a wine bowl also used for banquets. It is considered the "Russian version of the loving cup". It is often without handles.